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Pillich Family History

Pillich Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lillich, Polich, Milich, Pilch, Pilling, Perlich, Willrich, Pillion

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Where is the Pillich family from?

You can see how Pillich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pillich family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pillich's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pillich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Pillich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Pillich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Pillich. For the veterans among your Pillich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pillich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pillich in 1970 was 80, and 22 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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